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In the days that followed, Chen Mo would get up at seven o'clock every morning and arrive at the training room at eight o'clock sharp.

Two hours of basic training in the morning, three hours of specialized training in the afternoon, and reading scripts and memorizing lines in the evening.

Director Wu's high regard for Chen Mo was evident to everyone in the crew.

"Chen Mo, your sword flourish could be a little faster! Yes, very good!"

"Yang Kang is proud; he maintains his noble bearing even in the heat of battle!"

"Great! That move was good!"

Yang Xuwen and Meng Ziyi might need to practice the same movements a dozen or twenty times before they could barely pass.

Chen Mo can usually meet Coach Wu's requirements in one or two takes.

A week later, Coach Wu began to give Chen Mo extra coaching.

"Come here, Chen Mo, I've designed a special move for you."

During a training break, Coach Wu pulled Chen Mo aside and gestured, saying...

"Yang Kang and Guo Jing have a major fight scene, and I'd like to add a high-difficulty move here."

A triple aerial kick followed by a spinning thrust – that's a beautiful move, but also very difficult. Want to give it a try?

Chen Mo looked at the breakdown of the movements: "I'll give it a try."

The "Martial Arts Proficiency" entry is now available.

He took a few steps back, ran up, and jumped—

The first kick hit the dummy squarely in the head.

The second kick, using the momentum to turn.

The third kick involves a mid-air flip, landing with the sword pointing forward.

The entire set of movements was fluid and seamless, performed in one go.

"good!"

Coach Wu clapped his hands excitedly, "That's the feeling! Chen Mo, with your physical abilities, it's a real shame you're not a martial arts star!"

The other martial arts practitioners in the training room were stunned.

Some people whispered among themselves, "You can't do that without at least ten years of practice..."

"The most crucial point is that the landing was so stable; the core strength is too strong."

Yang Xuwen and Meng Ziyi were completely dumbfounded.

"Chen Mo..."

Yang Xu swallowed hard. "Is...is this even a human being capable of doing?"

Meng Ziyi's eyes sparkled: "Chen Mo, you're so handsome!"

Li Yitong praised from the side, "Your Yang Kang will probably attract a lot of fans."

Chen Mo wiped his sweat: "With more practice, you can do it too."

"Forget it."

Yang Xu smiled wryly, "I'd be grateful if I could do even half of what you did."

……

In the second week of martial arts training, the film crew began script readings.

The reading session was held in the hotel's main conference room, and all the main actors were present.

When Chen Mo arrived, there were already quite a few people inside.

Li Yitong saw him and waved with a smile: "Chen Mo, over here!"

She was sitting at the main table, next to Yang Xuwen and Meng Ziyi, as well as several other actors playing different roles.

Chen Mo walked over and sat down.

Are you nervous?

Li Yitong asked in a low voice.

"fine."

"Director Jiang will be here today, along with the producer and screenwriter."

Just then, the meeting room door opened.

Director Jiang Jiajun walked in, followed by the producer, screenwriter, and director Wu.

"Is everyone here?"

Jiang Jiajun glanced around the conference room. "Okay, let's begin."

The reading session began with the scenes featuring Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

It was Yang Xuwen's first time acting in front of so many people, so he was a little nervous and his lines were delivered haltingly.

"Xuwen, relax."

Jiang Jiajun said gently, "Guo Jing is honest and simple, not a stutterer."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

When it was Yang Kang's turn to act, Chen Mo opened the script.

The term "[Storytelling Voice]" has been activated.

"Father, there is something I do not understand."

Chen Mo's voice carried the arrogance of a young master from a prestigious family, yet also a hint of struggle.

"Why must I marry that Song woman?"

Jiang Jiajun's eyes lit up.

That voice, that tone, it's just right.

Yang Kang's complex sense of identity is conveyed through simple lines of dialogue.

Next is the scene depicting Yang Kang's first encounter with Mu Nianci.

Meng Ziyi was a little nervous, but as soon as Chen Mo spoke, she was naturally drawn into the scene.

"You're quite skilled, young lady."

Chen Mo's tone became slightly flippant, his eyes filled with admiration and teasing. "May I ask your name?"

His eyes are so expressive.

It's clearly flirting, but it doesn't come across as cheesy.

He portrayed the dashing and debonair manner of a young nobleman perfectly.

The reading session lasted for three hours, and Chen Mo's performance remained consistently stable.

Whether it was confronting Guo Jing, dealing with Huang Rong, or having emotional entanglements with Mu Nianci, he handled it all very well.

Especially in the later scenes where Yang Kang turns evil, the effect of the "Eagle's Gaze and Wolf's Gaze" idiom becomes apparent.

"On what grounds?"

As Chen Mo recited his lines, his eyes gradually turned sinister.

"Why does Guo Jing have everything?"

In that instant, everyone in the conference room felt a chill.

That wasn't simple anger; it was a long-suppressed resentment and twisted ambition.

Jiang Jiajun couldn't help but nod.

After the reading session ended, he specifically called Chen Mo aside.

"Chen Mo, you did a great job today."

Jiang Jiajun said earnestly, "The role of Yang Kang is very difficult to play, but you grasped it very well."

Especially the later transformation to the dark side; that change felt natural and not abrupt.

"Thank you, director."

"Keep this in mind."

Jiang Jiajun patted him on the shoulder, "I have a lot of confidence in you."

After leaving the conference room, Li Yitong walked beside Chen Mo:

"Chen Mo, I didn't expect you to be such a good actor. Director Jiang rarely praises people like this."

"You acted so well that you drew me in."

"Come on."

Li Yitong laughed, "It's clearly you who's better."

Meng Ziyi chimed in, "Chen Mo, when you recited that part about turning evil, I got goosebumps. It was so powerful!"

Yang Xuwen nodded: "Yes, I thought you were really going to turn evil."

The four of them chatted and laughed as they walked toward the restaurant.

……

The film crew had dinner together that evening, and they booked a nice restaurant in Hengdian.

The main creative team sat at one table, while the actors sat at several other tables.

Chen Mo sat with Li Yitong, Yang Xuwen, and Meng Ziyi.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became lively.

Director Wu walked over with a wine glass in hand: "Chen Mo, come on, let me toast you. Do your best in Yang Kang's action scenes, it will make me proud when it airs."

"Coach Wu, you're too kind."

Chen Mo stood up and clinked glasses with him.

"I've been in this industry for decades and I've never seen such a talented young person as you. Perform well, and you'll definitely become famous after this show comes out."

Coach Wu spoke quite loudly, and several tables around him could hear him.

Some people were envious, some were jealous, but no one dared to question it, after all, everyone had seen Chen Mo's performance in the training room.

……

Three days later, the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" began.

In a square in Hengdian World Studios, a red carpet was laid out and flower baskets were placed in front of the backdrop.

The media area was filled with cameras and microphones, and the fan area was also packed with people holding up light sticks and banners of the lead actors.

When Chen Mo arrived, the scene was already packed with people.

He wore a white T-shirt distributed by the film crew today, with a dark gray jacket over it, simple and refreshing.

"Chen Mo!"

Mencius waved to him, "Over here!"

Chen Mo walked over and stood with Li Yitong and Yang Xuwen.

"Are you nervous?" Li Yitong asked him.

"A little."

"I'm nervous too."

Yang Xuwen rubbed his hands together, "This is the first time I've attended such a big opening ceremony."

Meng Ziyi was quite excited: "I got up at five in the morning to put on makeup!"

At 9:00 AM sharp, the opening ceremony began.

First, the main creators offered incense and prayed for blessings, followed by speeches from the director and producer.

When it was time for the actors to be introduced, the host cued them one by one.

"Next, let's welcome Chen Mo, who plays Yang Kang!"

Chen Mo walked to the front of the stage and waved to the media and fans.

A burst of cheers and screams erupted from the audience.

These can't be paid shills, can they? They don't have any fans themselves.

Chen Mo looked at the "fans" below the stage and muttered to himself.

During the media photo session, reporters pointed their cameras at the lead actors.

Chen Mo stood between Li Yitong and Yang Xuwen, posing for the photo.

A reporter suddenly shouted, "Chen Mo, look this way!"

Chen Mo turned his head and smiled.

The flashes of light went off in a flurry.

After the photo session, there was a group interview with the media.

The reporters' questions mainly focused on Li Yitong and Yang Xuwen, since they were the male and female leads.

But soon, reporters turned the topic to Chen Mo.

"Chen Mo, hello. What are your feelings about playing the role of Yang Kang this time?"

Chen Mo picked up the microphone: "It's an honor to play Yang Kang. This role is very challenging, and I will try my best to play it well and live up to the expectations of the director and the audience."

The answer was official, but the tone was sincere.

"I heard you performed exceptionally well in martial arts training, and Coach Wu spoke highly of you. Is that true?"

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Coach Wu is very strict and responsible. I have learned a lot from him during training."

He answered modestly, but Coach Wu, who was in the audience, couldn't help but laugh when he heard it.

This kid is quite the smooth talker.

The opening ceremony lasted for more than an hour before the director announced its end.

Filming will officially begin tomorrow.